Federal Filings and Ex Parte

On November 13, 2018, NTCA's Brian Ford spoke with Zenji Nakazawa, Public Safety and Consumer Protection Advisor to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai regarding methods to target and eliminate unlawful robocalls. NTCA discussed ways the Commission could reduce the...

On November 13, 2018, NTCA filed reply comments to the Commission's Public Notice regarding methods of reporting for Connect America Fund II (CAF II) auction winners. NTCA supports allowing CAF II auction winners to utilize any or all of the...

On November 9, 2018, NTCA's Mike Romano met with Preston Wise, special counsel to Chairman Ajit Pai to discuss next steps with the Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II auction. NTCA welcomed the efforts of the FCC to explore ways...

On November 9, 2018, Shirley Bloomfield, and Mike Romano, met with Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and her chief of staff, Travis Litman to discuss ongoing concerns in regards to the sufficiency and predictability of federal high-cost universal service fund (USF) support...

On November 9, 2018, NTCA filed Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration regarding Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment. NTCA comments reflect the need for NTCA members to access utility poles at reasonable terms and conditions to...

On November 9, 2018, NTCA filed comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), on developing the administration's approach to consumer privacy. NTCA highlighted our members' commitment to safeguarding consumer privacy while responding to evolving technology and consumer expectations.

On November 8, 2018, NTCA staff met separately, with Will Adams, Legal Advisor in the office of Commissioner Brendan Carr and Erin McGrath, Legal Advisor, Wireless, Public Safety and International in the office of Commissioner Michael O'Rielly to discuss how...

On November 8, 2018, West Telecom Services, LLC and NTCA discussed potential changes to the 8YY originating access charge reform with Nirali Patel, FCC Wireline Advisor to Chairman Pai. Both NTCA and West Telecom Service noted that their positions were...

On November 7, 2018, NTCA filed a joint Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration with NRECA and UTC to highlight that performance metrics should ensure high standards that are consistent with the mandate for services comparable in quality to those available...